Canon EOS 5D
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  • 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor
  • 3 fps 60 JPEG image burst
  • 9-point AF with 6 Assist AF points
  • 2.5 inch LCD

 
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Canon EOS 5D Features Specifications Description  

Full frame
With no cropping or magnification effect, the EOS 5D's 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.9mm) offers full freedom of expression. Wide lenses stay wide and the viewfinder is bright and open. Subtle tonal gradations are reproduced in shadow, midtone and highlights. A low-pass filter and on-chip circuitry suppress false colours and noise. Low (L:50) and high (H:3200) ISO settings extend the standard 100-1600 range.

3 fps
The EOS 5D can shoot a 60 large JPEG image burst at 3 fps.

Auto focus and flash
9-point AF is supported with 6 Assist AF points to improve subject tracking. AF modes include One Shot AF, AI SERVO AF and AI FOCUS AF. E-TTL II communicates with EX series Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures, even with reflective or off-centre subjects.

Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.

Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image processing, including a Monochrome mode supporting Black & White shooting with filter and toning effects. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types - each one offering a different colour response. Each pre-set has control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation.

DIGIC II
DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II minimises power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.2 second start up time.

JPEG and RAW
JPEG and RAW images can be written simultaneously.

Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.

Compact and robust
The EOS 5D's tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.

Options and connectivity
The EOS 5D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. An optional magnesium alloy battery grip extends shooting time and offers comfortable portrait shooting with a vertical shutter release. A Precision Matte focusing screen is interchangeable with Grid and Easy Manual Focus screen options.

IMAGE SENSOR  
Type 35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS
Effective Pixels Approx. 12.8M
Total Pixels Approx. 13.3M
Aspect Ratio 03:02
Low-Pass Filter Built in/Fixed
Colour Filter Type Primary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR  
Type DIGIC II
LENS  
Lens Mount EF (excludes EF-S lenses)
Focal Length 1.0x Multiplication with EF lens fitted
FOCUSING  
Type TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System / Points 9-point AF (plus 6 invisible Assist AF points)
AF Working Range EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100)
AF Modes One Shot
  AI Servo
  AI Focus
AF Point Selection Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel
Predictive AF Yes
AF Lock Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam Emitted by an optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus Selected on lens
EXPOSURE CONTROL  
Metering Modes TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC
  (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point)
  (2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at centre)
  (3) Spot metering:
  Center spot metering (approx. 3.5% viewfinder at center)
  (4) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 20°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100)
AE Lock Auto: Operates in 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
  Manual: By AE lock button except in Full Auto mode
Exposure Compensation +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments. 1/2-stop increments selectable with C.Fn-06.
ISO Speed Equivalent 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 (selected in Custom Function)
SHUTTER  
Type Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb
Shutter Release Soft touch electromagnetic release
WHITE BALANCE  
Type Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Flourescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature setting.
  White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9
  2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
Personal White Balance No
WB Bracketing +/-3 stops in full stop increments
  3 bracketed images per shutter release.
  Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.
COLOUR MATRIX  
Type Two types of colour space, sRGB and Adobe RGB.
VIEWFINDER  
Viewfinder Pentaprism
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) Approx. 96%
Magnification 0.71x ¹
Eyepoint 20mm
Dioptre Correction -3 to +1 dpt
Focusing Screen Interchangeable (3 types). Standard Focusing Screen Precision Matte Ee-A
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f4 or shorter)
Viewfinder Information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, partial metering circle, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information
Depth of Field Preview Yes
LCD MONITOR  
Monitor 2.5" TFT, approx. 230k pixel
Coverage Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)
Brightness Adjustable to one of five levels
FLASH  
Modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
HotShoe / PC Terminal Yes/ Yes
X-sync 1/200sec
Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments with EX series Speedlites
Flash Exposure Bracketing Yes
Flash Exposure Lock Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation Yes
External Flash E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support.
SHOOTING  
Modes Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom
Photo Effects Monochrome (selected from the "Picture Style" menu) with options for Filters and Toning Effects.
Drive Modes Single/Continuous
Continuous Shooting 3fps (speed maintained for up to 60 images (JPEG)/17 images (RAW)) ¹
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION  
Image Size (LF) 4368x2912, (LN) 4368x2912, (MF) 3168x2112, (MN) 3168x2112, (SF) 2496x1664, (SN) 2496x1664, (RAW) 4368x2912
Compression Fine, Normal, RAW (Canon RAW 2nd edition)
FILE TYPES  
Still Image Type JPEG (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording Yes
Folders Folder creation & selection is possible
File Numbering (1) Consecutive numbering
  (2) Auto reset
  (3) Manual reset
Processing Parameters 6 Preset 'Picture Styles' with 3 User defined settings
DIRECT PRINT  
Canon Printers Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge Yes
OTHER FEATURES  
Custom Functions 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings
LCD Panel (EL) Illumination Yes
Water / Dust Resistance No
Sound Memo No
Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes
Histogram Brightness: Yes
  RGB: Yes
Playback Zoom 1.5x - 10x
Image Erase Protection Erase protection of one image at a time
Image Erase Single image, All
Self Timer Approx. 10 sec.
Menu Categories (1) Shooting Menu
  (2) Playback menu
  (3) Setup menu
Menu Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian
Firmware Update Update possible by the user.
INTERFACE  
Computer USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B, PTP)
Other Video output (PAL/ NTSC)
MEMORY CARD  
Type CompactFlash Type I / II (Microdrive compatible)¹
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM  
PC Windows 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP
Macintosh OS X v10.2 to v10.4
SOFTWARE  
Browsing & Printing ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other PhotoStitch, Remote Capture
Drivers TWAIN (Windows 98/2000), WIA (Windows Me/XP)
Image Manipulation Digital Photo Professional (Windows 2000 / XP)
POWER SOURCE  
Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1xCR2016 for date & settings
Battery Life Approx. 800 (at 20°C) ¹
  Approx. 400 (at 0°C)
Battery Check Automatic
Power Saving Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins.
AC Power Supply Optional, Power adapter ACK-E2
ACCESSORIES  
Lenses All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses)
Flash Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Battery Grip BG-E4
Remote Controller / Switch Remote control with N3 type contact
Power Supply & Battery Chargers AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560, BP-511A
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Body Materials Magnesium Alloy/Plastic
Operating Environment 0 - 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm
Weight (body only) Approx. 810g

The full frame 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D. Discreet enough to avoid attention, with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy. Travel light without compromise.



• 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor
• 3 fps 60 JPEG image burst
• 9-point AF with 6 Assist AF points
• 2.5" LCD
• Picture Style image processing
• DIGIC II
• Records RAW/JPEG images
• Digital Photo Professional software
• Compact magnesium alloy body
• Connectivity options


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